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Published on: June 14, 2019
A neural network model of memory under stress
B Cemuschi-Frias1, R A Garcia, S Zanutto
1Fac. de Ingenieria, Buenos Aires Univ.
Abstract:
A model that attempts to simulate animal memory under stress is presented. For this purpose a model of selectable multiple associative memories is given. We consider two underlying types of memories: stressed and unstressed, implemented on the same neural network. In our model, learning into one or the other type of memory is done according to the stress of the individual at the time of learning. Memory retrieval is obtained according to a continuous function of the stress of the individual at the time of retrieval, who for low stress retrieves unstressed associations and for high stress retrieves stressed associations. Several biological results supporting this model are presented. A mathematical proof on the behaviour of the basins of attraction of the network as a function of stress is presented. Also a generalization to selectable multiple coexisting memories is given, and engineering and other applications of the model are suggested.
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